The 2nd Edition of this succinct text discusses the interpretation and performance of body computed tomography scans. Offers a concise review of CT anatomy for each body area and of major CT findings for common diseases. New material includes the use of spiral CT for body imaging, advances in CT techniques, updated CT findings in abdominal disease, and revised and expanded illustrations. The text is short, succinct, and easy to read.

Offers updated descriptions of CT techniques including spiral/helical CT protocols for the diagnosis of chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities.

Includes discussions of the role of spiral CT, 3D CT, and CT angiography.